Can You Feel The Beat – Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam
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Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam Biography
Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam is a renowned American freestyle and urban contemporary band that gained significant popularity in the mid-1980s. The group consisted of lead vocalist Lisa Velez (known as Lisa Lisa), guitarist/bassist Alex “Spanador” Moseley, and drummer/keyboardist Mike Hughes. They were produced by the influential production team Full Force, who played a crucial role in their sound and success.
The band’s debut album, “Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam with Full Force,” released in 1985, included hit singles such as “I Wonder If I Take You Home,” “Can You Feel the Beat,” and “All Cried Out.” These tracks became major club anthems and charted well, establishing the group as significant players in the freestyle music scene (Wikipedia) (Wikipedia).
In 1987, they released their second album, “Spanish Fly,” which featured two of their biggest hits, “Head to Toe” and “Lost in Emotion.” Both songs reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, showcasing their crossover appeal to pop audiences while maintaining their freestyle roots (Discogs) (AllMusic).
Their subsequent albums, “Straight to the Sky” (1989) and “Straight Outta Hell’s Kitchen” (1991), continued to produce hits like “Little Jackie Wants to Be a Star” and “Let the Beat Hit ‘Em,” further cementing their place in the music industry (Wikipedia) (AllMusic).
Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam’s music is characterized by its catchy hooks, danceable beats, and Lisa Lisa’s powerful vocals. The group played a pivotal role in the freestyle movement and remains influential in the genre. After disbanding in the early 1990s, Lisa Lisa continued her career as a solo artist and performer, maintaining a dedicated fan base (Discogs) (AllMusic).